Weber Go-Anywhere Gas BBQ

Apologies to those that this thread was long forgotten.

i have bought a Weber go anywhere with the intention of connecting it to the bbq gas outlet on my swift challenger.

as I now realise the bbq has its own regulator!!

if I can find a fitting to attach the gas pipe to the bbq ( without buying a Weber connection and scrapping most of it) will the gas pass through both the caravan regulator and the gas regulator?

Hi Builderbob

I also bought the Go Anywhere. You are correct there is a regulator on the bbq so 2 regulators will not work, what looks like a regulator on the Weber kit is actually just a direct connection to the gas bottle.

My solution came from Nuneaton Hose & Fittings. It was not as simple as just changing the regulator for a Hosetail to connect the orange hose because the gas flow control valve thread is so small. Total cost under £13.00 to be able to connect directly to caravan or motorhome.

First take the gas control bracket off the bbq by removing the two internal nuts holding the bracket then prise the control knob off the valve to allow access to the nut holding the valve to the plastic facia. From the rear of the bracket unscrew the two screws securing the regulator. With the valve and regulator in your hand unscrew them I did this without using any tools. Put the regulator to one side and you will have a MALE 1/8" BSPT (British Standard Pipe Tapered thread) on the valve use the parts assembled as shown on my photograph reassemble using the appropriate PTFE tape wound around the threads. Tighten to seal. Unfortunately, by removing the regulator there is nothing to hold the facia and valve in position. I found some small thin metal plates with holes, Meccano like, at Wickes and screwed them to the bracket and facia and it is now well fastened. Reassemble. Before lighting bbq check with soapy water for leaks every joint.

See photograph of invoice and parts loosely assembled. Total cost under £13.00 to be able to connect directly to caravan or motorhome.

Best regards

Alan Robinson

We’ve converted two Weber gas BBQs away from the tiny gas can fitting which they came with. Everything that Weber sell is expensive, so the cost of their gas conversion kit is similarly pricy. The original rubber pipe connects to the BBQ with an impossibly tight nut with the tube affixed with a swaged on fixing. We cut the side off the swaged on fixture with an angle grinder, exposing the metal tube underneath. Naturally it’s a non standard diameter, but a new hose can be attached after some effort. Then you’ll need a regulator to attach to your bottle. So your shopping list will be; 1m gas hose, 2 hose clips, 1 compatible regulator. The money saved over Weber’s kit should be enough for a decent takeaway meal.

Or, use the saving to buy a cheapie angle grinder. You might be surprised at how often you use it for other jobs.

Hi Builderbob, thanks for posting the information and part numbers etc.

Can you tell me why you need the 1/8bsp male to female. It looks like you've been sold the following 

1. Female to Male adapter 

2. Female socket

3. 1/8bsp brass hose tail

Why didn't you just use No2 and no3 or am I missing the obvious 

Cheers

Mick